According to Canal Sur Radio, reported Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace target Loren Moron is set to sign a new contract with Real Betis.
The 26-year-old forward has been linked with a summer move.
According to La Razon, Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is a big fan of the player and wants the Spaniard to join Spurs ahead of next season.
Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Southampton are also keen (Grada3).
But it appears the English trio are set to miss out. Canal Sur claim Moron’s new deal is all-but done with the player extending to 2024 with a £45 million release clause.
Having joined Betis in 2017, the former second division player has blossomed.
Moron posted nine goals and two assists in 16 La Liga games prior to the Covid-19 suspension. He was one of the in-form players in the Spanish top-flight.
Tottenham’s reported interest doesn’t come as much of a surprise.
Spurs really struggled for goals prior to the suspension. Mourinho’s side netted just five times in their last six outings, losing three straight Premier League games.
The injury to Harry Kane left a big void upfront. Mourinho must look to add another forward this summer or risk another disappointing year ahead.
Palace, meanwhile, have found the net just 26 times this season in the league.
The Eagles’ midtable position has come off the back of a solid defence. Adding a top-quality striker to their ranks could see Roy Hodgson’s side push on next term.
Both clubs, however, will seemingly have to forget Moron and move on to other targets.
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